My sisters came up with this great (read: crazy ridiculous) idea to make these pom-pom flower decorations for a party my middle sister was hosting.   My oldest sister made these this year for her daughters’ room and swore they were incredibly easy to do. “Oh, they’re so cute,” she said. “Oh, they’re so easy,” she said. Blah. Blah. Blah. Never trust a party planner when … Continue reading never listen to your sister

Eight Lutheran ladies met in Texas this week. Some of us knew each other. Some of us didn’t. But after only seconds, it was clear we were kindred spirits. I chalk it up to the fact that we all speak Lutheran. That pretty much sealed the deal right there. Our mutual love of all things thrifty, country, and food-related was the icing on the cake. … Continue reading don’t mess

I’ve never met Heather. Heather’s never met DeAnn. DeAnn’s never met Gretchen. Gretchen’s never met Kellee. Kellee’s never met Edie. But one week from tomorrow, Heather, Jan, DeAnn, Kellee, Lauren, Gretchen, Edie and I will all converge on a little cabin in Fredericksburg, Texas, for a weekend of Lutherany, bloggery awesomeness. On the agenda? (1) Boot signing. It’s tradition. Ricky Skaggs put his name on … Continue reading ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain